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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pejorativelyadverb

    in a pejorative manner

    "I am not using the word pejoratively"

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  1. pejorativelyadverb

    In a pejorative manner. Insultingly, disparagingly. Used in a manner to belittle or harm the reputation of another.

Wikipedia

  1. pejoratively

    A pejorative or slur is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or a disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something. It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard. Sometimes, a term is regarded as pejorative in some social or ethnic groups but not in others, or may be originally pejorative but later adopt a non-pejorative sense (or vice versa) in some or all contexts.

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  1. pejoratively

    Pejoratively refers to an expression or term that is used in a disapproving, negative, derogatory, or insulting manner in order to belittle, criticize, or show contempt. It generally demonstrates a poor or unfavorable view about a situation, person, place or idea.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pejoratively in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pejoratively in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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